First time build! Is there a better Micro ATX motherboard for udner $100?

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CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.33 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.14 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($264.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design - Define Mini C TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $974.89

I'm looking to overclock. I'm trying to decide between the Asus Prime B350M-A/CSM or the ASRock AB350M Pro4. Which one would be better for my needs, or is there better options for under $100.

Thank you!
 
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The stock AMD Wraith cooler should be sufficient enough for a 3.5-3.6ghz overclock and that ASRock Pro4 is a good motherboard. As far as the case it will be fine, Fractal makes good quality cases and the Mini C TG is no exception.

https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/dominic-moass/fractal-design-define-c-tg-tempered-glass-case-review/

On a side note I would change the SSD to a Crucial as you'll gain a bit more space and it's also M.2 which connects directly to the motherboard which saves space/wiring.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($92.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $92.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when...
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The stock AMD Wraith cooler should be sufficient enough for a 3.5-3.6ghz overclock and that ASRock Pro4 is a good motherboard. As far as the case it will be fine, Fractal makes good quality cases and the Mini C TG is no exception.

https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/dominic-moass/fractal-design-define-c-tg-tempered-glass-case-review/

On a side note I would change the SSD to a Crucial as you'll gain a bit more space and it's also M.2 which connects directly to the motherboard which saves space/wiring.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($92.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $92.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-25 12:45 EDT-0400
 
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Are their any drawbacks to having a storage card of this structure?
 
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Thank you for the suggestions. However, I am conflicted because during my research of the Fractal Design Define Mini, I watched a video from Bitwit. In this video he highlighted that the case had good airflow coming from the front, back, and also the top (top being optional). Also, there was ample room for watercooling, and he had even used the NZXT Kraken X52. The aesthetic of this case is also a huge plus for me with the tempered glass window on the side.

Link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maWHp8BH0P0
 
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Thank you for the suggestion I will definitely look into the storage you linked.
 
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